Bakr Quotes & Sayings

Look at the way you and I have ended up. I renounced and abandoned the world in order to be here and devote myself entirely to the service of Christ far away from people. And now you return to me after embracing Islam, clad in nothing but tunic and waist-cloth, and with nothing to your name but a staff to walk on. Tell me, for Heaven's sake: What is the difference between us? Is not your renunciation of the world the same as mine? And, my dear: Is it not the same rejection of the state of the world and its inhabitants that has impelled both of us to leave everything behind, realizing as we do that there is no hope to be found in this world and that there is nothing left for us but the love of God? — Salwa Bakr

God helps those who fear Him. — Abu Bakr

He who aspires to paradise should learn to deal with people with kindness. — Abu Bakr

Knowledge is the life of the mind. — Abu Bakr

He who avoids complaint invites happiness. — Abu Bakr

In the matter of justice, all should be equal in your eyes. — Abu Bakr

When you seek advice, do not withhold any facts from the person whose advice you seek. — Abu Bakr

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth. — Abu Bakr

The rejection of Western democracy derives from the same rejection of secularism but was further sharpened by the Saudi Arabian establishment's aversion to democracy's subversive streak and the threat it posed to the Saudi monarchy if unleashed. Saudi scholars such as Sheikh Bakr Ibn Abu Zaid consistently attacked democracy and the freedoms it flaunted as anti-Islamic. Mohammed Yusuf was heavily influenced by the writings of Saudi-based scholars such as Bakr Ibn Abu Zaid, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Abd-Allah Ibn Baaz (1910-99), and Sheikh Muhammad al-Amin ash Shanqiti (1907-73). As mentioned before, all of Yusuf's opponents side-stepped the issue of democracy being un-Islamic, thereby making the issue appear incontestable or settled. — Kyari Mohammed

There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. — Abu Bakr

Daesh is attacking us. Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wants to destroy the Saudi state. These people are criminals. They're psychopaths. — Adel Al-Jubeir

If anybody seeks your advice, offer right and sincere advice. — Abu Bakr

Maybe a thing that you do not like is really in your interest. It is possible that a thing that you may desire may be against your interest. — Abu Bakr

He who fears to weep, should learn to be kind to those who weep. — Abu Bakr

Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile. — Abu Bakr

He who becomes a Muslim does so in his own interest. — Abu Bakr

Piety is the most solid goodness, and the vilest of what is evil is vice. — Abu Bakr

Run away from greatness and greatness will follow you. — Abu Bakr

When knowledge is limited - it leads to folly ... When knowledge exceeds a certain limit, it leads to exploitation. — Abu Bakr

He who builds a masjid in the way of Allah, God will build a house for him in the paradise. — Abu Bakr

Do not get elated at any victory, for all such victory is subject to the will of God. — Abu Bakr

Somebody once asked me if I made a lot of money, I said I made enough. He then asked why do it, if I'm only making enough. And I said I don't do what I do to be rich in my wallet, I do what I do to be rich in life. — Lisa Abu-Bakr

Intentions count in your actions. — Abu Bakr

Be good to others, that will protect you against evil. — Abu Bakr

It is bad for a young man to sin; but it is worse for an old man to sin. — Abu Bakr

Follow the way of life, which the Holy Prophet has shown you, for verily that is the right path. — Abu Bakr

The more knowledge you have, the greater will be your fear of Allah. — Abu Bakr

Use the same measure for selling that you use for purchasing. — Abu Bakr

Beauty is merely defined by the very core of one's soul, which then and only then outlines one's outside features, reflecting beyond the body. With every line representing who you are.
The wrinkles around the eyes from laughing so hard, the callus on ones hands from giving, the scars on one body from "living", the curve of ones mouth from the words their speaking, the lines on one's for curiosity their building.
Truth is we all hold our own definition of beauty, it's that simple. — Lisa Abu-Bakr

The greatest truth is honesty, and the greatest falsehood is dishonesty. — Abu Bakr

You should not quarrel with your neighbour, for he will remain where he is, but your high handedness will become the talk of the people. — Abu Bakr

Solitude is better than the society of evil persons. — Abu Bakr

Allah will help him who moves in the way of Allah. — Abu Bakr

A Man who is Shy and Modest, is An Amazing Character, but a Women who is Shy and Modest is Beyond Amazing. — Abu Bakr

Our abode in this world is transitory, our life therein is but a loan, our breaths are numbered and our indolence is manifest. — Abu Bakr

Have an earnestness for death and you will have life. — Abu Bakr

Do not look down upon any Muslim, for even the most inferior believer is great in the eyes of God. — Abu Bakr

There are five dark matters and five lamps. Love of this world is darkness, and the fear of Allaah is its lamp. Sin is darkness, and its lamp is repentance. The grave is darkness, and its lamp is 'none has the right to be worshipped but Allaah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allaah.' The hereafter is darkness, and its lamp is the good deed. The Siraat is darkness, and its lamp is certainty of faith. — Abu Bakr

O man you are busy working for the world, and the world is busy trying to turn you out. — Abu Bakr

I'd argue, in fact, that the rise of the so-called Islamic State under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi does somewhat vindicate Osama bin Laden's strategy and his belief that making the West intervention-weary through war would lead to a power vacuum in the Middle East and that the West would abandon its support for Arab despots, which would lead to the crumbling of despotic regimes. From the ashes of that would rise an Islamic State. Bin Laden said this eleven years ago, and it's uncanny how the Arab uprisings have turned out. — Maajid Nawaz

admiral. Technically, all admirals come from the Arabian desert, for the word can be traced to the title of Abu Bakr, who was called Amir-al-muminin, "commander of the faithful," before he succeeded Muhammad as caliph in 632. The title Amir, or "commander," became popular soon after, and naval chiefs were designated Amir-al-ma, "commander of commanders." Western seamen who came in contact with the Arabs assumed that Amir-al was one word, and believed this was a distinguished title. By the early 13th century, officers were calling themselves amiral, which merely means "commander of." The d was probably added to the word through a common mispronunciation. — Robert Hendrickson

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STEADINESS

Soul guides and prophets have an innate innocence, but they are subject to the same consequences as everyone. If a donkey veers off-course, he will be hit with a stick. If you do wrong, you will be punished. Abu Bakr said that steadiness is the central virtue. From the mind's stability comes right action which in turn balances the intelligence.

They asked me why prophets were given hardship. I said it helps to have clear indications. And I added silently to myself, Be more humble like someone held captive. Bow to the one who can free you.

Well beyond the reach of its fragrance,
I try to remember and say this longing. — Bahauddin

Pride in the case of a rich man is bad, but pride in the case of a poor man is worse. — Abu Bakr

As there is no darkness in the moonlight. So is Mustafa (Muhammad), the well wisher, bright. — Abu Bakr

Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives. — Abu Bakr

The people who abandon Jihad fall a victim to humility and degradation. — Abu Bakr

If an ignorant person is attracted by the things of the world, that is bad. But if a learned person is thus attracted, it is worse. — Abu Bakr

He who is not impressed by sound advice, lacks faith. — Abu Bakr

Ali ruled from 656 to 661 but believed Muhammad intended him to succeed him originally in 632, rather than Abu Bakr. — Zephyros Press

Every day, nay every moment, try to do some good deed. — Abu Bakr

Cease to sin, because you will not meet Allah with anything [as valuable] as few sins. — Aisha Bint Abi Bakr

When you advise any person you should be guided by the fear of God. — Abu Bakr

Muslims should live like brothers. — Abu Bakr

Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity. — Abu Bakr

Death is the easiest of all things after it, and the hardest of all things before it. — Abu Bakr

O Allah, You know me better than I know myself, and I know myself better than these people who praise me. Make me better than what they think of me, and forgive those sins of mine of which they have no knowledge, and do not hold me responsible for what they say. — Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq

God blesses him who helps his brother. — Abu Bakr

If Abu Bakr is dead and Umar is Caliph, then we hear and obey. — Khalid Ibn Al-Walid

It is a matter of shame that in the morning the birds should be awake earlier than you. — Abu Bakr

He who indulges in falsehood will find the paths of paradise shut to him. — Abu Bakr

So I asked Dr Ceric if he thought there was a conflict between European values and Islam. 'Not at all,' he said. 'Respect for other religions lies at the heart of Islam. And the principle of democracy is even anchored in Islam.' When I looked surprised he explained: 'Go right back to the origins of Islam.

After Muhammad died, how did his followers seek his successor? They consulted with each other and chose his closest friend Abu Bakr in a democratic vote. Democracy is absolutely Islamic. — Kristiane Backer

Jihad is obligatory for the Muslims. — Abu Bakr

He who prays five times a day is in the protection of God, and he who is protected by God cannot be harmed by anyone. — Abu Bakr

Umar, despite his strong character and impressive personality, had lost control of himself for a short while, his emotions seizing him so strongly that it brought out a heretofore unsuspected fragility, causing him to react like a child refusing the ruling of God, of reality, of life. By contrast, Abu Bakr, who was normally so sensitive, who wept so abundantly and so intensely when he read the Quran, had received the news of the Prophet's death with deep sorrow but also with extraordinary calm and unsuspected inner strength. At that particular moment, the two men's roles were inverted, thus showing that through his departure the Prophet offered us a final teaching: in the bright depths of spirituality, sensitivity can produce a degree of strength of being that nothing can disturb. Conversely, the strongest personality, if it forgets itself for a moment, can become vulnerable and fragile. The — Tariq Ramadan

If you expect the blessings of God, be kind to His people. — Abu Bakr

If you want to control other people, first control yourself. — Abu Bakr

There is no harm in patience, and no profit in lamentation. Death is easier to bear (than) that which precedes it, and more severe than that which comes after it. Remember the death of the Apostle of God, and your sorrow will be lessened. — Abu Bakr

Do not deceive or be faithless even with your enemy. — Abu Bakr

Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger. — Abu Bakr

The true believer is rewarded in every thing, even in affliction. — Abu Bakr

Youth is not restored by the dyeing of your hair. — Abu Bakr

To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad. — Abu Bakr